2025 edition
10°
Mostly sunny
High16°
Low5°
Sub-average mid-April warmth · widely called near-ideal racing
Boston Marathon
The oldest annual marathon in the world. You don't apply, you earn your bib with a qualifying time on another course.
First run 1897, Boston is the oldest annual marathon in the world and always runs on Patriots' Day. It is the only Abbott World Marathon Major that is qualifier-only, there is no ballot or lottery.
Ballot opens
Sep 14, 2026
Window opens · free to enter
Passed
Ballot closes
Sep 18, 2026
Last day to submit
Passed
Draw / results
Not announced
Winners notified
Race day
Apr 19, 2027
April 19, 2027
Next up
CLOSED SEP 18, 2026 · NEXT YEAR'S WINDOW TBD
Official updates
2027 confirmed details
| Race day | Monday, April 19, 2027 Source |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Monday, September 14, 2026 Source |
| Applications close | Friday, September 18, 2026 Source |
2027 qualifying standards
| Age | Men | Women | Non-binary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 02:55:00 | 03:25:00 | 03:25:00 |
| 35-39 | 03:00:00 | 03:30:00 | 03:30:00 |
| 40-44 | 03:05:00 | 03:35:00 | 03:35:00 |
| 45-49 | 03:15:00 | 03:45:00 | 03:45:00 |
| 50-54 | 03:20:00 | 03:50:00 | 03:50:00 |
| 55-59 | 03:30:00 | 04:00:00 | 04:00:00 |
| 60-64 | 03:50:00 | 04:20:00 | 04:20:00 |
| 65-69 | 04:05:00 | 04:35:00 | 04:35:00 |
| 70-74 | 04:20:00 | 04:50:00 | 04:50:00 |
| 75-79 | 04:35:00 | 05:05:00 | 05:05:00 |
| 80 and older | 04:50:00 | 05:20:00 | 05:20:00 |
Each entry window belongs to the edition shown above. Unlisted dates are not confirmed here.
Climate
Past three years on race day
Historical conditions on the course, what to expect, what to pack.
2024 edition
14°
Sunny
High21°
Low8°
Sunny and warm · tailwind helped, but late-race overheating common
2023 edition
11°
Light rain
High13°
Low8°
Damp, gloomy, full-route headwind · 99% humidity at the gun
Related·
In the news
Dispatches on the Boston Marathon ballot, results, and race updates, most recent first.
Sep 05
When Is the Next Major Marathon?
Sep 04
How to Register for Boston Marathon 2027
Aug 16
How Many Runners Are in the Boston Marathon?
Aug 15
How Many Runners Are in Each Marathon Major?
Course·
Point-to-point, Hopkinton to Boylston Street
Hopkinton → Boylston Street
Cool-to-warm, variable
Elevation
Course profile
Net downhill but deceptive. A steep early plunge out of Hopkinton chews up your quads before the Newton hills stack up between miles 16 and 21, Heartbreak Hill the last and most famous climb.
Total ascent·84m
Total descent·187m
Highest point·107m @ 0 km
PAST RESULTS
Qualifier history
The 130th Boston Marathon drew 33,249 qualifying-time entries, with the BAA's cutoff at 4 minutes 34 seconds under. Browse every year's qualifier pool, cutoff, and BQ standards.
2026 · Latest
33,249
BAA cutoff at 4 minutes 34 seconds under. 73% accepted of the qualifier pool.
View 2026 results
Qualifier pool · 2015 → 2026
25K26K28K30K24K23K33K36K33K
'15'17'18'19'21'23'24'25'26
2026
33,249
Cutoff 4 minutes 34 seconds under
130TH BOSTON MARATHON
2025
36,393
Cutoff 6 minutes 51 seconds under
129TH BOSTON MARATHON
2024
33,058
Cutoff 5 minutes 29 seconds under
128TH BOSTON MARATHON
2023
23,267
Cutoff No cutoff, all qualifiers accepted
127TH BOSTON MARATHON
2022
—
Cutoff No cutoff, all qualifiers accepted
126TH BOSTON MARATHON
2021
23,824
Cutoff 7 minutes 47 seconds under
125TH BOSTON MARATHON
CHARITY PLACES
Charity places
The non-ballot route in. Boston Marathon has 27 official charity partners, with fundraising minimums starting at $750 (Michael J. Fox Foundation (Team Fox), Health) and rising to $25,000+ for the highest-demand partners. Applications open Aug, right after ballot results.
Partners
27
11 cause areas
Min from
$750
up to $25,000
Apps open
Aug
after ballot
Apps close
Nov
most earlier
MJ
Browse all charity partners
Michael J. Fox Foundation (Team Fox)
Health
$750min raise
Status unknown
BP
Boston Police Foundation
Other
$2,500min raise
Status unknown
SR
Spaulding Race for Rehab
Disability
$7,500min raise
Status unknown
DF
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
Disability
$8,000min raise
Status unknown
BI
Beth Israel Lahey Health (Team BILH)
Health
$9,500min raise
Status unknown
SF
Stride for Stride
Other
$9,750min raise
Applications open
Photos
On the course
Scenes from the 2025 edition, the right-on-Hereford-left-on-Boylston finish and the Boston faithful.
Finish · 2025
Crowd · 2025
FAQ
Common questions
When is the 2027 Boston Marathon?
Boston Marathon 2027: Monday, April 19, 2027.
When can I apply for Boston Marathon 2027?
Applications open: Monday, September 14, 2026. Applications close: Friday, September 18, 2026.
When are the 2027 entry results?
Results date: Not announced. Check the organizer for your individual outcome.
What does Boston Marathon 2027 cost?
Entry fee: $260, charged on acceptance. Charity minimum: $5,000+ via the BAA's John Hancock charity partner program.